Just a year ago, Amy's world felt like it had stopped turning. School, something most children take in stride, became overwhelming. After facing struggles and feeling like she didn't quite belong, Amy stopped attending altogether. Her family tried everything—different schools, different approaches—but nothing seemed to help. As parents, it was heartbreaking to watch their bright, creative daughter lose her spark.
That's when her Dad stepped in, determined to turn things around. He began homeschooling Amy—and with that, planted a tiny seed of hope. As part of her learning, they started growing microgreens on the windowsill. It was simple at first: trays of soil, seeds, and sunlight. But what began as a small project quickly grew—literally and emotionally—into something life-changing. The greens began to flourish. So did Amy.
She started learning how to care for the plants, how to harvest them, and eventually, how to sell them. Together, they launched Amy's Microgreens, and began supplying local restaurants and selling at farmers markets in Arundel, Shoreham, and sometimes Steyning. Her trays now burst with sunflower, pea, rainbow radish, broccoli, wheatgrass, and rocket—each one grown with care, completely pesticide-free, and harvested fresh to order.
And something incredible happened at those markets. Bit by bit, as Amy spoke with customers, explained her greens, and saw people returning with smiles and compliments—her confidence grew. Where once there was doubt and withdrawal, now there was purpose, pride, and connection.
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